Fortnite
Fortnite is a massively popular online multiplayer game that combines elements of battle royale, building, and crafting. Developed by Epic Games, it features a constantly evolving world, a wide range of cosmetic items, and a variety of game modes. Players can team up with friends or compete against others in fast-paced matches where the last one standing wins.
In Fortnite at 1440p, the RTX 5080 delivers a mixed bag of results, with notable gains in the averages but struggles in the lows. Compared to the RTX 4080, it comes in 8% ahead in the averages but falls 6% behind in the lows, showing inconsistent performance in more demanding moments. Against the 4080 SUPER, the gap narrows slightly, though still leads by 5% in the averages but lags by 9% in the lows. When compared to the RTX 4090, the 5080 trails by 7% in the averages and 8% in the lows, which isn’t too bad considering the price disparity. For a similar price, there’s the 7900 XTX, but here the 5080 leads by 21% in the averages but essentially breaks even in the lows, with just a 0.3% difference though 21% extra performance for the same price is hard to ignore.
At 4K, the RTX 5080 continues to show solid improvements over the last generation but does only pull ahead of the RTX 4080 by 11% in both the averages and the lows, offering consistent gains but I think consumers will expect more. The margins remain the same against the 4080 SUPER, where the 5080 also leads by 11% in the averages and 10% in the lows and when compared to the RTX 4090, the 5080 falls behind by 14% in the averages and 2% in the lows which is actually a lot better than expected. Against the 7900 XTX, the 5080 comes out 29% ahead in both the averages and the lows, offering a compelling argument for gamers looking for balanced performance at this resolution without spending over $1000 though that is just the MSRP price and retail price may be worse.
